Assistant Project Manager

Department Contact: Jose Loera, , jloera

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

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Summary:

Join a collaborative team and grow your career in facilities project management at NMSU!

Position Title: Assistant Project Manager

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500764-FS PROJECT DESIGN

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $43,908.80 target entry to commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard

Work Schedule:

Standard (M-F, 8-5)

Supports the planning, design, and execution of construction and renovation projects at university-owned and leased facilities. Under the guidance of senior project management staff, this position assists with developing project plans, design documents, specifications, and budgets. The role involves coordinating with architects, client groups, and internal departments; supporting procurement, scheduling, and budget tracking; and helping ensure compliance with building codes and sustainability standards.

Contributes to contract preparation, maintains project records, monitors progress and expenditures, and may assist with interiors coordination, signage, move logistics, and communication of schedule impacts. This position requires strong communication, organization, and critical thinking skills, and offers a collaborative environment for professional growth.

Required

Education and Experience:

Associate's Degree;

Required Experience:

2 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent

Qualifications:

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.